Assistant Treatment Plant Operator (Biloela)

Shire of Banana; Biloela; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire of Banana is seeking a practical Utilities Assistant to help operate and maintain Council’s water and sewerage treatment facilities. You will monitor processes, collect samples and assist with routine repairs to ensure safe, continuous supply across the Shire.

The role requires a C-class driver’s licence, WHS awareness, and a commitment to customer service and teamwork. Weekend/on-call work may be required at various treatment sites.

Qualifications

• General labouring experience is required.
• Genuine interest in water and wastewater treatment.
• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong teamwork abilities.
• Understanding of EEO and WHS principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of water supply and sewerage infrastructure.
• Monitor treatment process parameters and dosing requirements.
• Collect samples for analysis and undertake routine analyses.
• Respond to operational changes to maintain treated water/wastewater quality.
• Update log sheets, asset records and monthly reports.
• Utilise SCADA/Telemetry to monitor parameters and alarms.

Skills

General labouring

Water & wastewater interest

Computer skills

Oral & written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

EEO & WHS knowledge

Water/wastewater ops experience

Education

Queensland C class driver’s licence

White Card (Safety Induction)

Certificate III in Water Industry

Job description

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

Assist with the operation and maintenance of Council’s treatment plants in accordance with legislative requirements and Council Policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of water supply and sewerage infrastructure including swimming pools, reservoirs, bores, pump stations and chlorination facilities
• Assist with the monitoring of treatment process parameters, including chemical and dosing requirements
• Collect samples for analysis and undertake routine analysis
• Respond promptly to operational changes to ensure continuity of supply of treated water/wastewater to defined standards
• Detect and report changes in water/wastewater treatment which may affect quality, distribution and supply to the Supervisor
• Respond to enquiries to internal and external customers promptly and professionally
• Assist with the maintenance of log sheets, asset records and monthly reports
• Update Council’s state-wide water information management system (SWIMs) with operational tasks and test results
• Utilise the SCADA/Telemetry network and associated equipment to monitor key operational parameters and respond to alarms/exceedances accordingly
• Undertake stocktakes of consumable supplies and advise supervisor of relevant stock levels
• Ensure safe use and storage of dangerous goods (e.g. Chlorine, hydrochloric acid)
• Assist with the enforcement of water restrictions
• Operate within Council’s Drinking Water Quality Management and Recycled Water Management Plans
• Assist in the supervision of contractors and other employees as required
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Queensland ‘C’ class driver’s licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
• General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification (White Card).

Desirable

• Certificate III in Water Industry, or commitment to undertake and complete this qualification.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• General labouring experience
• Genuine interest in water and wastewater treatment
• Computer and keyboard skills
• Sound level of oral and written communication skills
• Customer service skills and experience
• High level teamwork skills
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Desirable

• Water and wastewater treatment operational experience.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

The employee agrees to comply with the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Council’s Environment and Sustainability policy and procedures
• Anti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C’ manual driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
• The employee agrees to participate in an on call roster
• The employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an ‘at risk work location’ and/or is an ‘at risk worker’ and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standards
• The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks
• The employee acknowledges that they may be required to travel to other towns within the Shire to operate other Council treatment plants.